Minor Hotels Introduces Anantara Brand to Zimbabwe with New Victoria Falls Boutique Hotel

(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels is set to debut its Anantara brand in Zimbabwe with the opening of Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel on December 1, 2024. Located near Victoria Falls in a picturesque conservation area, the boutique property features 16 all-suite accommodations, a gourmet restaurant, a lounge and bar, a garden pool, and… Read the full press release

UN Tourism Hosts First African Gastronomy Forum in Zimbabwe, Launches New Culinary Academy

(IN SHORT) UN Tourism hosted its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with support from the Basque Culinary Center and the patronage of the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr. Auxillia C. Mnangagwa. The event gathered 200 delegates from 33 countries to discuss leveraging gastronomy for sustainable tourism. Key discussions… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles: A New Era of Luxury Hospitality Unfolds in Zimbabwe

Following extensive renovation, the five-star hotel opens in Zimbabwe in an iconic 109-year-old property located in the charming city center of Harare (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrates the grand opening of its first Hyatt-branded hotel in Zimbabwe, the Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, marking a significant milestone in the country’s hospitality industry. Located in… Read the full press release

UNWTO Workshop in Victoria Falls Promotes African Tourism Through Media and Communication

(IN SHORT) The UNWTO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), organized the first Communication, Media, and Tourism Training Workshop in Victoria Falls from November 13 to 15, 2023. The event brought together tourism professionals, journalists, media, and communication specialists from 20 African countries…. Read the full press release

IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces signing for new build Vignette hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The hotel group’s newest brand, Vignette, will celebrate its first anniversary with the signing of its 10th hotel DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with HOC Hospitality Investments Ltd., for a new… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare partnership with Airlink

World’s Best Airline further demonstrates commitment to South Africa where it operates 35 weekly flights to three gateways from the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choices, enhanced services and greater connectivity between… Read the full press release

Explore Magical Zimbabwe with Great Plains’ newest safari camps, Mpala Jena and Tembo Plains Camp

LONDON, 2022-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Great Plains, the tourism conservation organisation founded in 2006 by National Geographic filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers-in-residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to announce the opening of two Zimbabwe camps for the Spring 2022 season. Mpala Jena Camp, which sits within the Zambezi National Park near Victoria Falls,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches new service between Doha and Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe

The award-winning airline now operates to 27 cities in Africa, including six new destinations introduced during the COVID pandemic, further consolidating its strong network position on the continent among other international airlines Passengers can enjoy greater travel options to the widest global network operated by any airline based in the region, via Hamad International Airport,… Read the full press release

UNWTO to help the Government of Zimbabwe measure tourism’s contribution to its GDP

UNWTO commits to work with the Government of Zimbabwe to measure the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Zimbabwe has identified tourism as a central pillar of its National Development Strategy, (NDS 1, 2021-2025). To reflect this, UNWTO is now working with the government on the… Read the full press release

Singita Pamushana, in Zimbabwe, is open to guests once more

Singita Pamushana in Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe, 2021-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ —After a year during which travellers yearned for restorative experiences in nature, the continent’s most remote wilderness settings offer an undeniable spirit of joy, hope and rejuvenation. The recently reopened Singita Pamushana Lodge* and exclusive-use villa Malilangwe House, located in the 130,000-acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve in Zimbabwe’s… Read the full press release

British Airways to donate all money collected through its Flying Start charity to support those affected by the cyclone in Mozambique

LONDON, UK, 2019-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will, from Monday 25 March, give all money collected through its Flying Start charity to support those affected by the devastating cyclone in Mozambique. For the next two weeks, all onboard envelope collections will go the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) relief efforts in Mozambique, Malawi and… Read the full press release

Singita Pamushana Lodge re-opens with striking new interiors and two new two-bedroom suites

Revealing a total transformation of the existing lodge and two new two-bedroom suites New-look interiors draw on the palatial architecture of Great Zimbabwe and the lodge’s natural surrounds as key design informants Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ —  Following a significant design transformation, Singita Pamushana Lodge has re-opened this month with striking new… Read the full press release

South African Airways receives clearance to commence operations between South Africa and Zimbabwe

JOHANNESBURG, 2017-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways has received clearance to commence operations between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Flights between the two countries will resume today (20 August 2017). Flights between South Africa and Zimbabwe were affected yesterday due to flight restrictions imposed by the Zimbabwean authorities on operations. The decision to… Read the full press release